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Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Washington, District of Columbia

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 74.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $195,222 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
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• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Washington
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Washington, DC
Compared to Columbus, Washington is:
  Homeowner
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  74.3% higher
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  Food
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
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  Personal
  14.1% higher
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